Stevenson Center
Graduate Programs
Earn an interdisciplinary, applied master’s degree that can jumpstart your career. All Fellows receive a 100% tuition waiver. Learn more!
Student Podcasts
Tune in as Fellows report on curriculum, professional practice, advice for applicants, and more!
Financial Support
Looking for a way to pursue your life’s passion without incurring a lifetime of student loan debt? Students receive a 100% tuition waiver, graduate assistantship with stipend, and paid field experience. (Courtney Johnson, '17)
Interdisciplinary Curriculum
The Applied Community and Economic Development Sequence brings together students and faculty from five disciplines for deeper understanding of the theory and practice of development. To hear from current students across programs, check out this student project! (Veronica Aboyer, '06)
Students complete applied research projects with partner organizations.
The Stevenson Center is dedicated to service.
Stevenson Center welcomes new Peace Corps Fellows
In the fall, the Stevenson Center will welcome a new cohort of students. Three of the incoming Peace Corps Fellows bring unique experiences to Illinois State. Read more
Grad students awarded grant for YWCA
Bich Tran, who recently completed a graduate degree in the Department of Politics and Government, and Derek Ruszkowski, an Applied Community and Economic Development graduate student in sociology, secured a Young Wonders Kitchen Remodel Grant from the Lowe’s Corporation for over $15,000. Read more